What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deflection Program Assistant - Casual Part-time LTE position at Marathon County Wisconsin?
Job Posting End Date:
04-08-2025
Worker Sub-Type:
Casual
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Marathon County District Attorney’s Office has an opening for a Deflection Program Assistant t to join our team. The Program Assistant provides support to our Deflection Specialist.
The position requires a dependable, flexible, well organized, detail-oriented individual with excellent oral and written communication skills, solid interpersonal skills, customer service-focused, team-oriented, and strong computer skills.
This is a part-time position, working an average of 20 hours per week. This Limited Term Employee (LTE), is expected to work for three months with the potential of renewal up to 36-months.
This opportunity offers a hybrid work-from-home (WFH)/remote option and flexible scheduling, with some hours required to overlap with 8-4:30 M-F in order to connect with Deflection Staff
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduation or equivalent required. Must have two years paid related work experience providing extensive customer service in human services or a related field. Extensive computer skills required. Post-secondary education in the human services or criminal justice fields desirable.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Provides phone coverage when Deflection staff are unavailable.
- Enters data into specialized programs, like REDCap
- Uses Excel for tracking data purposes
- Prepares paperwork when directed
- Refers individuals to treatment and gathers required information
- Performs related work as directed and other duties as assigned
- Prepare activities, visuals, and other necessities for scheduled events
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of functions and services provided by the Marathon County Deflection Program
- Knowledge of available Substance Use Disorder programs
- Ability to follow and understand written and oral instructions.
- Ability to work independently, apply standards and criteria, and exercise judgment in accordance with established program procedures.
- Ability to conduct basic interviews by listening, observing, gathering facts, and recording facts accurately.
- Ability to perform basic math functions and use a calculator and/or Excel.
- Ability to effectively work with other agency staff and members of the community.
- Ability to organize and maintain information and keep records and file documentation current.
- Skill in operating a computer and utilizing software programs to review and enter data; word processing tasks to produce reports and correspondence.
COMPENSATION:
Starting hourly rate: $18.80
Application Deadline: April 7, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Special Accommodations:
Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.
Notice to Applicants:
Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations, and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information. If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law
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